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variants also marshall

marshal

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noun

variants also marshall

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How does the verb marshal contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of marshal are arrange, methodize, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use arrange instead of marshal?

The synonyms arrange and marshal are sometimes interchangeable, but arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When would methodize be a good substitute for marshal?

Although the words methodize and marshal have much in common, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When is order a more appropriate choice than marshal?

In some situations, the words order and marshal are roughly equivalent. However, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When can organize be used instead of marshal?

While in some cases nearly identical to marshal, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When could systematize be used to replace marshal?

The meanings of systematize and marshal largely overlap; however, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marshal
Verb
According to Brennan, the most troublesome law enforcement officers were 5,000 men deputized by the U.S. marshal. Robert Loerzel, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025 The fire marshal regulates oil and gas pipelines across the state and must approve the pipelines’ full restart, which is key to the company’s commercial success. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Noun
Whether Waller will be able to marshal much support for his position is unclear. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 June 2025 As a result of a global economic slowdown, communication agencies are getting savvy in how to marshal their resources. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for marshal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal
Verb
  • Organizations that fund long-term capabilities, organize around value streams and empower cross-functional product teams consistently deliver results faster and with greater impact.
    Alex Adamopoulos, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • The black paint on accompanying bicycle pumps also exceeded federal lead limits for paint.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • He was accompanied on his visit by Texas Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, members of his Cabinet and other Texas lawmakers.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • In addition to their other tasks, house cleaners will arrange little items like these neatly.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
  • Similar to a puzzle, the goal is for kids to arrange the strings in a way that fits within the board’s pattern.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Anyone along creeks, streams and the Guadalupe River should seek higher ground, the sheriff's office said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2025
  • Comments on a Facebook post from the Kerr County sheriff’s office were riddled with photos of people in the flood zone.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Incoming Republican President Donald Trump is expected to mobilize agencies across the government to deport a record number of immigrants − possibly starting as soon as he's sworn in Monday.
    Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
  • More than 22,000 reservists are due to be mobilized and the exercise is scheduled to run concurrently with island-wide civil defense drills.
    John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Studios with a deal for FilmRise, a leading indie distributor of digital streaming content.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 July 2025
  • That’s why two months ago, in the most extraordinary election of my lifetime, Canadians chose Mark Carney to lead them away from America.
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Before completing this step, make sure all of your wipes, paper towels, and other things used to clean your bathroom have been disposed of in this trash can.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • People also get upset when their neighbors are too lazy to dispose of the leaves and just blow them out of their yard.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • The loss of experienced investigators and cuts to support staff have also hamstrung other inspectors.
    Victoria Malis, ProPublica, 7 July 2025
  • In April, county inspectors observed at least four workers constructing a new well in the fire debris area without respiratory protection, and another worker with only a cloth face mask.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025

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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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